Position Title: Biospecimen Coordinator I
Work Location: Tucson, AZ, USA, 85755
Duration: 12 Months
Work Arrangement: M-F from 7:30am-4pm

Summary:
The Biospecimen Associate will facilitate daily Biospecimen Acquisition and Management (BAM) operations. This position is responsible for many aspects of sample management including but not limited to; inventory management, processing, distribution, storage, and disposition of biological materials in compliance with local regulatory requirements, quality, business, and industry best practices/standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Task-based work
• Compliance
• Process Improvements
• Primary Responsibilities
• Follow local procedures in performing tasks associated with day-to-day BAM operations; utilize good documentation practices and follow laboratory safety policies.
• Execute basic tasks associated with acquisition, data and/or biorepository activities to fulfill customer specimen requests.
• Interface with a validated laboratory information management system (LIMS) according to industry best practices and standards tasks.
• Organize specimen inventory as directed and ensure accurate and consistent labeling of samples and specimens.
• Perform basic sample management activities such as: filing incoming biospecimen shipments, retrieving samples for requests, and returning them to their proper location after use.
• Assist other Biospecimen Associates or Specialists with internal requests, including global shipments of samples while maintaining accurate chain of custody.
• Support laboratory maintenance.
• Other duties as assigned by management.
• Oversee biospecimen logistics and tracking
• Ensure compliance with storage regulations
• Manage sample inventory
• Support documentation and reporting

Qualification & Experience:

• 0–5 years of experience
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication abilities
• Attention to detail
• Knowledge of sample tracking software preferred
• Formal Training/Education
• Education Level
• Education Details
  • Req H.S. Diploma Or GED
  • Pref Associate's Degree In a biological discipline or a related field
• Experiecne 
  • Req 3 years Relevant work experience with a High School Diploma Or 1 year Relevant work experience with an Associate's Degree
  • Pref Experience handling biological specimens & willingness to work with potentially infectious biological material.
  • An equivalent combination of education and directly related biospecimen experience may be considered.
• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
• Knowledge, Skill or Ability
• Req Pref Proficiency
• Required
  • Ability to follow oral and written instructions
  • Ability to follow oral and written instructions 
  • Must be able to lift 30lbs, work in cold environment with limited daylight, stand for long periods of time and climb ladders
  • Meticulous attention to detail 
  • Self-motivated individual who can maintain quality, accuracy and timeliness of deliverables
• Preffered
  • Knowledge and skill in inventory management 
  • Ability to work efficiently in a fast paced, dynamic and collaborative environment 
  • Good organizational, written and verbal communication skills 
  • Proficient with MS Excel and Google suite

 
 
At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws. This position’s starting pay is: $ 18.00/hr.